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Edson Barboza vs Esteban RibovicsUFC 330: Makhachev vs Machado Garry

Edson Barboza vs Esteban Ribovics — Lightweight — is scheduled for Saturday, August 15, 2026 at UFC 330: Makhachev vs Machado Garry in Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Picks Terminal covers the matchup with a win-probability estimate, a matchup breakdown and fight intel drawn from public sources.

Main Card · LightweightID · 78E41336-13BD-45B3-A1FC-CCFF04F7F0AD
Edson Barboza

Unranked · Lightweight

Edson Barboza

"Junior"

24-14-0 · Striker

Esteban Ribovics

Unranked · Lightweight

Esteban Ribovics

"El Gringo"

15-3-0 · Striker

Win Probability Model · v4.2

Barboza

42%

Edge16%

Ribovics

58%

Skill Comparison

93
92
Striking
66
65
Wrestling
83
90
Cardio
81
75
Takedown Defense
79
86
Chin Durability

Physical Attributes

BarbozaMetricRibovics
5'11"Height5'10"
75"Reach69"
39Age29
OrthodoxStanceOrthodox
63%Finish Rate80%

Career Records

BarbozaMetricRibovics
14Wins by KO/TKO7
1Wins by Submission5
8First-Round Finishes7
4.14Sig. Strikes / Min7.27
4.68Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min5.83
45%Striking Accuracy43%
56%Striking Defense55%
0.63Knockdown Avg / 15 min0.52
0.43Takedowns / 15 min0.35
32%Takedown Accuracy0%
73%Takedown Defense66%
0.08Submissions / 15 min0.17
11:58Avg. Fight Time10:48

Strike Distribution

Barboza

Sig. Strikes by Target

Primary Target Head

Head

44%

Body

32%

Leg

25%
Sig. Strikes by Target — Barboza

Sig. Strikes by Position

Standing — 91%Standing91%
Clinch — 5%Clinch5%
Ground — 4%Ground4%

Primary Position Standing

Ribovics

Sig. Strikes by Target

Primary Target Head

Head

75%

Body

16%

Leg

9%
Sig. Strikes by Target — Ribovics

Sig. Strikes by Position

Standing — 93%Standing93%
Clinch — 2%Clinch2%
Ground — 5%Ground5%

Primary Position Standing

Fight Intel

Public Consensus

MMA Index sportsbook no-vig

Barboza23%
Ribovics77%

Masses favor Ribovics · Barboza +316 / Ribovics -400

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In-Depth Analysis

Model favors Ribovics
Key Advantages
  • Ribovics: 7.27 significant strikes landed per minute
  • Barboza: elite kicking arsenal and far deeper UFC experience
  • Ribovics: youth and pressure advantage
Potential Concerns
  • Ribovics absorbs 5.83 significant strikes per minute
  • Barboza's durability and ability to sustain pace are larger questions at age 39
AI Analysis

Barboza remains the more sophisticated kicker, but Ribovics brings extraordinary pace, youth and pressure.

Forecast

Ribovics by decision or attritional stoppage, with Barboza carrying genuine knockout equity.

Skill ratings, win probability, advantages, concerns, and forecast are AI-generated predictions based on scraped fighter profiles — not official UFC stats or guarantees.

Matchup Breakdown

Ribovics is likely to force exchanges at a rate Barboza would prefer to manage more selectively. Barboza's kicks remain a major tactical equalizer, particularly to the body and legs.

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